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I hope the reward is worth the risk.  

11 hours ago, FrankNicodemus said:

I'll agree with potentially BG and CCH but totally disagree on Dixie and Ryle.  Highlands beat Ryle last year and Highlands will be better this coming year.

These kids are hungry and soaking up every bit of what this new coach is feeding them.

The youth program is already built.  The only thing that I saw missing is just the messaging from the top all the way down to the youth program.  I totally disagree with your wording in that the youth program needs to be built back up.

I keep reading your statement and just SMH.....

One of Birds biggest weakness (young and inexperience this past year) will pay big dividends this coming Fall and Fall 2022.....

GO BIRDS!!!

Wording maybe off but the youth program is not competitive.  Playing each other over and over again is not competitive.  Plus kids that get mad at NKYFL go there to get away from there programs they are slated to play for.  Now if the retention was high on those kids then that helps some but we know that’s not the case. 
 

The high school can be on an up swing but it will take time.  Programs are built from the base just like a house.  If foundation is weak it shows in the ceiling first.  I believe Repair work is in place but some are already painting a cracked foundation. 
 

Dixie will be good this coming year.  Ryle will be good.  Those are not walk pass over games.  BG has a ton of returning starters from last year.  Covcath is loaded with a question mark at the QB spot.  Holtz was behind a  3 year starter.  Anyone that follows BGP knows Agee should have been the 3 year starter at Campbell. The sophomore qb will be coached by Eddie.  Any of them will be ready to fill that void come August 1. Find another weakness.  Plus if the basketball player plays at 6’6 TE with Jones and Wilson.  CCH vs HHS may look the same as last year. Or maybe not.

6-4.  Loses to BG,CCH,Dixie,Ryle.  New coach has been here for 30 days and some of you are picking out rings.  Highlands will get back to full competitive seasons but give the coach time to address his weaknesses.  Also he needs to build the youth program back up.  To date it’s struggling to keep kids and it’s not competitive yet.   I hope for NKY sake the program gets back to the early days but just not yet.  

On 3/9/2021 at 10:55 AM, Brcatz said:

 

I heard Preston Agee is now at Cov Cath, Any idea who the Camels have for a QB?

Keegan Hill.

Congratulations to Aiden Jones on offer to EKU.  Proves the future stays bright at Covcath.  

3 hours ago, El Diablo said:

I guess I wouldn’t have had as much of an issue if he would have thanked Highlands and or apologized for wasting Highlands’ time. In his message he seemed oblivious to stepping on toes in the way he went about it. 
 

Does this happen often? A new coach having a press conference and then backing out? 

Did happen at Brossart right before Wiggins was given the job. 

11 minutes ago, UKato91 said:

What is in the pipeline from the 7th and 8th grade levels?  I understand the 7th grade won their league but  I have heard nothing about the 8th grade.  How did they do and what are some names to be watching for?

Jackson Reardon played QB 8th

Caleb Cole played MLB/FB

Mason Dietz played G/DT

Dillion Ryan played TB/LB

From what I heard they struggled but was a month behind GCL in starting season 

Agee from Campbell?  He played Safety and WR.  Should have been the QB out there but for some reason they started Little.  That’s a good transfer.  What grade is the SK QB?

Hearing a lot of rumors that the QB from SK is transferring to Covcath.  Anyone have anything on the new transfer?

3 returning starting lineman with a ton of sophomores and juniors contributing this year.  They will be loaded.  3 of the 4 linebackers returning 2 corners.  They will be just fine

I was way more impressed with BG defense than the offense.  I feel as if Covcath beat themselves very bad However,  BG wanted it way more and you could tell on the second INT where #14 caught the ball and the BG defender just took it like it was free.  I know it’s early but next weeks game could be interesting.  Good Luck Purples.  Congratulations on making it to state. 

3 minutes ago, Purple88 said:

Question:. The KHSAA page says this game starts at 6 pm.  Is that correct?

That would mean BG would need to leave in the AM to make it in time to acclaimate/eat/dress/warm up/etc.. That would be an early start for most.  Just want to confirm or deny that.

Confirmed.  6pm start

1 hour ago, Volxtile said:

Bowling Green Averages:

Offensive Line - 282.4 LB  6'1"

Defensive Line - 249.3 LB 6' 3" 

 

South Warren Averages (Only using what Maxpreps provided)

Offensive Line - 253.3 LB 6'2"

Defensive Line - No stats on Maxpreps, but I'd say similar size to BG, give or take

 

Edit: Cov Cath was posted.

From those comparisons the battle looks to be somewhat even.  Matchups seems even at least. 

4 minutes ago, Volxtile said:

As a Bowling Green fan who doesn’t know much about Cov Cath’s current roster, could you draw some parallels of players from SW to Cov Cath?  From what I’ve read in this thread so far and watched online, Cov Cath seems more like Saint Xavier with a smaller line and possibly a better QB.

Can someone list the 2 lines to compare?

This game will be won on the last drive. Coach E is paid to prepare his team for big games like these. Home field is worth 7 points.  Coach E is worth 7. Final 21-14 final. Covcath!

FD by 24

This is by far the game of the week.  I like the matchups up front. This game will come down to the passing game.  If the Colonels can get the ball in the air successfully, then it will go to the wire.  The purples looked good friday night in the running game.  Super excited for this one

The search is on. 

On 11/28/2020 at 8:02 AM, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Jacob is our overall top rusher for the season, yes, but he has only been the leading rusher in 3 games this season. I would agree that I'd like to see less reliance on the draw play, but I guess, hey, whatever gets the job done.

Nally is the only running back we had return this year with meaningful playing time on the varsity level, and he's been slowed by an injury the last few weeks. Reid Hummel is a junior, and is a speedster when he has room to get a head of steam, but he needs to work in being shifty and elusive. Brayden Collins is also a junior, and is a nice running back...he goes hard and runs hard. Our offensive line is where we've struggled as much or more than we have at running back. In addition to several new players starting (I believe Luke Stegman had basically played exclusively at linebacker until he was tapped as a starting O-lineman this year as well), there has been some shuffling due to injuries.

Geisler is a nice and fast running back, and shifty too, but I think he still needs time to learn the playbook as a mid-season freshman transfer, in addition to being the size of a freshman. And I can only speak from what I've seen on film, but Mason, to me, looks more built like a wide receiver and defensive back, and we desperately need those right now because of injuries.

I think your mostly correct. The offensive line has been the only constant all year.  Line play seems pretty solid as it shows with the run game.  What’s in question is the pass game.  Eddie’s offense is designed to throw the ball and he is the best at having a balanced offense.  When your QB runs for almost as many yards in passing that’s what needs tightened up.  QB needs to feel confident the WR’s are running routes and catching balls.  Will be tough to win state without a balanced offensive and putting up receiving yards. If anyone can fix it over night it will be that staff. 

12 hours ago, El Diablo said:

Cov Cath should do a free broadcast this week. $15 is way way too much. It would be a classy thing to do. At least make it the cost of admission to a game ($5-$8). $15 to watch a high school broadcast is about as tacky as it gets. Why not make it $80! We got grandma right where we want her.

Not sure why the cost matters.  Highlands travels to Park Hills in charter buses.  Like the drive is an hour away.  What’s 15 bucks when you spend $800 on a 15 minute bus ride?

Running Clock.

Depends on who starts at QB for Campbell County.

Brayden Collins looked really good at tailback.  Kid ran really hard and would love to see more of him in the future. 

Let’s all keep in mind to that the one thing not one person is talking about is the stout offensive line that Covcath has.  Only giving up 1 sack through 5 games.  Covcath will be game ready for the southern teams.  Honestly the coaching staff alone is a 7 point advantage against anyone. 

Anyone Notice that at the end of the game when Covcath staff and players walked out to give highlands the “good game wave” that the Highlands staff and kids turned their backs.  That’s what I was told from a friend.  Anyone see that?